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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.58, 26,067.96 and 6,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.58, 26,067.96 and 6,292.49 is: 9,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.58 : 26,067.96 = 6,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.58/26,067.96 = 6,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.58x = 26,067.96 × 6,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.58x = 164,032,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,032,247.28/17,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.68

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